Wedding traditions have always been a huge part of getting married. Both the bride & groom consider them sacred and love their symbolism. While commitment, faith, and understanding stay at the priority in the ceremony, some age-old traditions are making a comeback in 2021. We can see them shared and admired as wedding inspirations frequently. Here are 5 of them coming back in style:
1. Garter Toss
A garter is considered to be a piece of bridal lingerie worn beneath the wedding gown. The groom retrieves it at the reception party and tosses it into the crowd. Whosoever catches it is considered lucky, and if they are unmarried, they could be getting married pretty soon. If your wedding idea doesn’t align with tossing the garter, then you don’t have to! Some couples prefer to keep it with themselves as a keepsake for good luck in their marriage.
2. Father Walking The Bride Down The Aisle
Considered to be an act of ‘giving away’ the bride, signifying ownership, this wedding tradition is making a comeback but this time with a whole new perspective. Today, it’s all about showering the bride with blessings and accepting the groom into the family. Planning the wedding while keeping this sweet tradition in mind can make it extra special.
3. Mazel Tov
Going through tons of wedding inspirations, you must have come across this interesting one. In this, the groom crushes a glass with his feet, and the entire party screams ‘Mazel Tov’. It means good luck and signifies the start of a happy married life and great destiny for the newlyweds. Although the ritual is a common occurrence at a Jewish wedding, other cultures are accepting this hearty custom too.
4. Receiving Line After The Ceremony
A receiving line is a heartwarming wedding tradition where the guests line up and the bride & groom greet them individually and introduce them to their other half, receiving hearty congratulations right at the moment. It’s an incredibly sweet way to make all your guests feel special and lets go of the pressure of you having to greet them all in a limited time frame. You can schedule a receiving line right after the ceremony or during the cocktail hour as guests start entering the designated area.
5. Bouquet Toss
While going through the slew of wedding ideas, a bouquet toss will surely come up. The age-old wedding traditions lost its meaning because it was thought to put unnecessary pressure on single women. Now, it’s making a comeback in a whole other way. Brides now toss their bouquet to the whole crowd and whosoever catches is considered to be blessed with good luck. The fun tradition is generally performed at the end of the ceremony and before the reception takes place.
What is the wedding tradition that you think about including when planning the wedding? Do you have another in mind that you would love to see make a comeback? Let us know in the comments below. For more inspirational bridal ideas and tips, browse through our other blogs!
